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Remember vintage library and due date slips
Vintage library checkout cards and due date slips: How a simple system tracked thousands of books in the 20th century

See how vintage library checkout cards and due date cards kept libraries organized for decades — a simple system that made borrowing books easy and fun.

Old library reference catalogue with opened card drawer
Vintage card catalogs: Still attracting bookworms with their old-school cool (20th century)

If you need a book, you used to need to look for the most important item in the library — the vintage card catalog.

Retro dining room library a canopy over the table
In this retro dining room library, a canopy over the table gave the room a party feel

A wall of books in this retro dining room library created a warm mood. But what was even more eye-catching than the books? The blue and white canopy hung over the table.

Antique fireplace style, as seen in the 1940s
30 fantastic & timeless vintage fireplaces from the first half of the 20th century

Warm up with a look back at 30 different beautiful vintage fireplaces that were once found in homes across the US.

 
The birth of Old Glory from painting by Moran
The American flag has changed 27 times — here’s the fascinating story of how it happened
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Vintage Hershey's Best Brownies The classic fudgy recipe made with cocoa
Hershey’s Best Brownies: Quick, classic & mixed up from scratch in 5 minutes
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Adorable vintage Father's Day cards
See a dozen adorable & sweet vintage Father’s Day cards from the 50s, 60s & 70s
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Old-fashioned yellow kitchen with blue accents (1950)
33 retro yellow kitchens that defined midcentury style in the most cheerful way
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Vintage 1950s summer clothes
1950s summer clothes that made playtime the best time
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